[RBW] Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion
Does anyone know what it is? I don't see it on the site. Thanks. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Shorty bolt for kickstand plate
Does Rivendell still sell the short bolt for mounting kickstands on kickstand plates? I am looking at the twin legger and the bolt is too long for a bike with a kickstand plate. I know I got the short bolt at Rivendell a while ago for another bike but I don't see it now. Would this fleabay one work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Greenfield-Kickstand-Allen-key-25mm-Bolt-For-Tight-Mount-Fit-/350809426394?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessorieshash=item51addf09da Thanks all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Phil Wood BB tools (pair) for sale-New
I needed these to install my Phil BB but then a friend came and loaned me his so I have a pair, new. $20 shipped for the pair, you (I at least) need a pair to do the install right. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tl010.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Tan Sackvilles
Thought I wouldn't like them but now that the pictures are up they look really sharp. Might age a bit better than the greens did too since they are already the sandy color my greens turned in all the bends and seams. I am sad to see there are so few tweed offerings though. I would think tweed really represents Rivendell, I mean it is the background on their website and all... http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bastss-tan.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Crank Length Question
So I have been putting more and more miles on the Bombadil and its an awesome ride but I am having an issue riding in Brooklyn traffic. I keep having to put my foot down at lights and don't want to dismount the saddle every time since the 56cm size has the TT right there. Would going to 180mm cranks let me drop the saddle a bit and therefore be able to put my foot a bit lower or am I just crazy? Ideally I would have something like a Gomez but with the tubes and clearance that the Bombadil does. So outside of saving my pennies for a custom I was thinking this would be some sort of a solution, I know it wont be much but even being able to put my foot down a bit more without overextending my hamstring would be great. Ebay has these here cranks but they seem a bit overpriced http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sugino-Crank-Set-Old-School-BMX-Bike-180-mm-110-BCD-Polished-Alloy-/281037783536?_trksid=p2050601.m2372_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D207%26meid%3D7313463647018136641%26pid%3D100085%26prg%3D1112%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D281037783536%26%26clkid%3D7313464623718577442_qi=RTM1303752 but I don't see a lot of 180mm or longer cranks for sale unless I am looking in the wrong place. Any help would be appreciated. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] First Rivendell Siting in the Wild
Beautiful day in Brooklyn today, I was at the Botanical Gardens and saw the first Atlantis (or any other Riv) in the flesh. Gentleman was older with some friends on Rivish bikes and looked like they were going to a bike parking area which didn't have an hour wait like the car parking. I don't know why more people don't see how much riding a bike makes sense compared to driving a car in a big city. 8th year car free and it is great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] 58cm Bosco Bullmoose Extension
I poked around the web and archives but couldnt get a 100% answer. What is the extension, ie reach-not quill length, on the 58CM Bullmoose Bosco Bars? (Riv content 100%) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] A Mini-State O' The List Report - Topic Drift and a Note on Tone
I dont want to speak for Joe but what I would add is if you are looking for
a used Rivendell bike because a new one is out of reach that is great IMO,
since it is getting you on a Rivendell and into the fold, so to speak. On
the other hand, if you are asking if someone makes a bike like Rivendell
for 1k cheaper, maybe not so much, maybe google that one for yourself. As
for gear, if it is sold out and you put out an apb on an item to see
someone has it that is fine but I try to get my gear new from Rivendell if
at all possible since I think that is where most small businesses make
their margins-on these so called accessories. Just my 2 cents.
On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:06:39 PM UTC-4, Will wrote:
Joe,
I suspect for a lot of folks, Riv bikes and Riv stuff remains
aspirational. If they come here for ideas, it works.
Eventually, they will have the $$$ for the dream.
Will
On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 10:26:29 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
Jim can alert me if this doesn't qualify, but I always feel a little
queasy when where can I get Riv-type stuff, but, ya know, cheaper posts
show up here. The question is fine on general lists like iBob or Bicycle
Lifestyle, but seems kinda in violation of the spirit of a forum dedicated
to the Rivendell bicycle, and the associated bits they sell. My opinion, of
course.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 4:12:16 AM UTC-7, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.comwrote:
Nicely stated, and thanks for all the work you do!
Cheers!
lyle
On 17 April 2013 02:08, Cyclofiend Jim cyclo...@earthlink.net wrote:
As we make our way out of the winter, I know every one is getting
excited about spring riding. Even in the parts of the world where they
have real winters, things are looking good.
Over the past few weeks, mostly related to enthusiasm for riding, there
seems to have been a steady increase in the amount of topics not related
to
the focus of this group. It's not to the point where it's a problem, but
given the size of this bunch and the tendency towards entropy, I thought
it
might be a good moment to articulate it.
This group has continued to grow steadily. We're now north of 2,300
members and last month there were in excess of 2,000 posts. As I've
written before, 1,000 members was a big milestone, and more than twice
that is a bit mind-boggling. So, I have to start by thanking everyone
who has continued to make this a positive and interesting discussion. I
especially
thank those who have been regular in sharing, answering and hanging
out here since we threw the doors open.
One of the basic underpinnings of this group is to define ourselves by
what we are, rather than what we are not. As an example, I don't think
that
Rivendell has ever said they are anti-racing. Rather, they emphasize the
things they enjoy - riding bicycles where ever they can under any
conditions, camping under the stars, being comfortable - in short, just
enjoying the ride. That way, you don't have to have an argument about
racing vs. comfort. You can have a discussion about what is great about
either.
And to say it very plainly, this list is about discussion.
I've mentioned before one of the ways I think about this list - as a
public house where ideas are easily shared between those who have arrived,
everyone is present because they want to be, and passing through the doors
means that baggage is left outside. It takes the agreement of all to
make that work.
The wonderful thing is that by and large, that continues to be the
case. The quality of discussions remain high.
The slight downside is that because of the level of discourse, it
periodically
gets distracted. That's a very natural condition - after all, when
you are with folks who have good ideas and thoughts, who manage to
state them clearly and in ways that are optimistic and
well-thought-through,
you want to seek their opinions on other topics as well.
The caution flag I'd like to raise is that the very narrowness of this
list is what gives rise to that high quality. It's important to
remember that if you are tagging your post OT or Off Topic, then it
doesn't belong on this list. General questions are best posted to more
general lists.
Just by staying on topic, we're going to generate a fair amount of
traffic. One of the hallmarks of this list has been a very high signal to
noise ratio. It's solid information from the people using and thinking
about the items.
And we've gotten to know one another pretty well, generated real, live
get-togethers among the members. As the photos from recent regional
rides, there's a lot to cover just within the stated topic of this
group. All good stuff. No... GREAT stuff. Take a new friend riding
this month, and make sure they finish with a big smile.
Tone is a critical issue.
My view is simple: life is too short. If you can't
[RBW] 56cm Canti-Sam on the Bay--And Orange!!
Must resist temptation, must not look at spare credit cards http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-Frameset-5657cm-for-Cantilever-Brakes-/290899660265 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] OT-Cool Lugged bike for 7 year old (has to be girly)
My daughter has all of a sudden taken an interest in my bike collection and keeps hollering at me to build her a cool bike. I have been looking around CL and ebay but all I see is either old stuff that was crap when new or new stuff that is just crap. Shame girls bikes get the short end of the stick. To add to the challenge my daughter is a princess and wont be seen on something not pink or purple and sparkly. So I could get something intended for a boy and get re-spray but I know there are a good bit of parents on here who might have a better idea. Cali said she wants a bike like daddys, not like the ones she sees in walmart, made me smile. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] A Familiar Bombadil on the Bay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bombadil-60-cm-frameset-with-Chris-King-Headset-and-Shimano-BB-/190822795431 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] ISO Small Tweed Trunksack
My anniversary is coming up and I was given the go ahead to get more bike bags as I am in need of a small trunk sack. They are out of stock on the Riv site so thought I would see if any serial bag hoarders wanted to sell a tweed trunksack small. Yes I know I owned one last year and sold it, but such is life. I dont really care if its the old or new style, just as long as it is in nice condition. Thanks all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Singe TT Sams on Riv Site
Hate double TTs? Riv has the Sam for you! http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-hillborne-56stt.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] My Favorite Saluki on the Bay
Oh, to only have n+1 amount of dollars!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/60cm-Rivendell-Saluki-/271166514639?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item3f22c8a5cf -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Shellac Question
Does it really go bad after a while? I am anxiously anticipating the arrival of the Bombadil in a few days but realized my shellac is about 4-5 months old. I made it myself out of button lac, if that makes a difference. I googled around the web and its all woodworking sites who say its past it but this isnt my chiffarobe, its some twine. Hoping someone with more experience will just chime in and let me know it will still go off and dry. Otherwise I have to make and strain a new batch which takes a few days. Thanks to anyone who has some learnin here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] First All Rounder Ever?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-All-Rounder-Excellent-Condition-/230921054625?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item35c3f7a9a1 Now I am a natural skeptic, but I dont want to besmirch this seller unjustly. One would think, however that the first ever production bike from Rivendell would attract more attention. This fact at least seems to be the justification for the what I would call really high price for an almost 20 year old frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Renovelo
A chance to own a truely one of a kind frame. Wonder if they have a spare headbadge laying around? http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-0055.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person
So my Bombadil is taking a short trip over to the Color Factory in Waretown. Even though thier prices seem scarily low Bruce was awesome on the phone so I am gonna take the leap soon. The only issue is I have never gotten a re-spray and I am having angina over which color is most appropriate for the twin TT bomba. I wanted something metallic, maybe a dark purple or a soft orange, as you can see I am worlds apart even in my own mind. Anyone have any pics of thier bombadil they can share so I can play off some ideas? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 52cm Waterford Bombadil FFHS for Sale, single top tube-Last Notice before the Ebay
I really do hate to give money to Ebay for doing nothing but have not had any solid offers here yet and need to make space in my small apartment. I just know someone out there wants this beautiful frame. Again Waterford built in 2011 52cm Bombadil Frameset for sale. Bike has a custom paint job, Hunquapillar Grey with cream accents, comes with dura-ace headset. Was bought new by fellow list member in 2011 and riddent lightly so is really pretty new. Has small scuff on seat tube decal and small mark where front deraileur was, small scuff from some chain suck but no dents, dings or gouges. Incredibly beautiful, needs a good home, priced to sell at $1,200 shipped but I am open to offers. Email me with any questions. Link to Flikr page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 52cm Waterford Bombadil FFHS for Sale, single top tube--Must Sell! And other Stuff for Sale
So fellow list member Michael was kind enough to let me buy his 56cm Bombadil since I have finally come around on big Riv sizing. This leaves my lovely Single Top Tube, Waterford built 52cm Bombadil Frameset for sale, and I must sell it since I will have the 56 in my possession soon. Bike has a custom paint job, Hunquapillar Grey with cream accents, comes with dura-ace headset. Was bought new by fellow list membe in 2011 so is really pretty new. Has small scuff on seat tube decal and small mark where front deraileur was, small scuff from some chain suck but no dents, dings or gouges. Incredibly beautiful, needs a good home, priced to sell at $1,300 shipped but I am open to offers. I also have some other random stuff for sale, 650b Synergy/LX Rich built front wheel (I upgraded to dynamo setup) I kept this for a while thinking I would use it for a build but now just has to go, less than 100 miles, perfect condition. $100 shipped? if you buy it with the bike i will knock off 10 bucks for shipping. MKS Grip King pedals, bearing have been packed up with extra grease, $35 shipped. CR720 Brakes, whole setup, pads are used from another setup of mine but still have good life, brakes used less than 100 miles, $30 shipped. I have had this frameset for sale a few times at a slightly higer price and had some interest but now need to actually sell so send me reasonable offers and we will talk. Email me with any questions. Link to Flikr page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Grid Grey Stuff on the Bay
I know the Grid Grey has some afficionados. There is an XS Saddle Sack and a small trunksack. The descriptions are on the annoying side but if you are all matchy matchy they could be up your alley. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] ISO 58cm Homer Hilsen
Heading says it all. I know I am an oft seller and buyer here but I was looking to see if anyone has a used one for sale, paint condition not important really. If not I will ride out the bombadil for the rest of the winter and save my pennies for a new frame from Riv directly. I am looking to stick with 650b and l want the dimensions of the 58cm AHH so I am truely kicking myself that I sold a 58cm Saluki last year before I bought into the Rivendell sizing. Alas I throw out one last offer before I shut up with the buying and selling and just post about my low carb diet actually working! (it has!). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Paul touring canti set for sale
Went back to high profile Paul Neo Retros since I figured out my heel was hitting the chainstay and not the brakes. Solved with a bit wider BB. Long story short I like the high profile brakes so I have a set of nice condition Paul Touring Cantis-black. I am including two brand new hanger cables, hangers, new pads/holders (Tektro) and some Kool Stop holders with pads that are probably due for a replacement. I was thinking $90 shipped for the whole set. Email offlist. Link to pics of brakes on and off the bike. Thanks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Society Finally Catching up to Grant
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/30/sunday-review/to-encourage-biking-cities-forget-about-helmets.html?pagewanted=all -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Brooklyn Cruiser on Glee
While I would love to give props to Grant on the Advisory Council for Brooklyn Cruiser I just dont see him as a gleek. It was, however, a happy respite from the usual nonsense on this show to see a Brooklyn Cruiser-double top tube and all in the background shot of what is laughably supposed to be a dive apartment in Brooklyn. I think the other bike was a Schwinn Cream. this is your pop culture moment, just slightly OT. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Nitto R-10 vs Marks Rack for Saddlebag
So I have been waxing and waning over whether to get the Bagman for my Carradice Pendle. I just don think it is a good choice due to the fact I want to just be able to mount it and not worry about it coming loose and the fact that I dont want anything mounted to my saddle. I was trying to decide now between the Nitto R-10 and the Marks Rack and was wondering if anyone has used both or has first hand experience with using either one with a sprung saddle and high profile brakes (paul neo retro). Thanks to any advice yall can offer. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Carradice Bagman Questions
Hey all, love my carradice products but a combination of a sprung saddle (B67) and setback seatpost makes it sit where the pockets can have stuff jump out of them occasionaly. The bag is almost horizontal instead of sitting straight up. I was wondering if anyone has used the carradice bagman with a sprung saddle succesfully? I called Wallbike and Peter White but both times got a vauge should work which seemed to be a way to just say no. My seat is all the way back so i should have enough rail space, is it just a question of rail spacing? Also if it does work does anyone have a used bagman sport they want to let go of on the cheap? Thanks all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 52cm Waterford Bombadil for sale-custom 1 top tube model
Having put a few hundred more miles on the Bombadil I have decided it is just an awesome bike but it is just a tad small for me. I think until I wait for the HC bike I am going to pick up the 60cm Polyvalent to move over my 650b stuff so the Bombadil is officially for sale but for good reasons this time. Frameset is a 52cm Watefordwith 1 top tube, made in 2011 custom with the one top tube for Jimmy(Hobie) who I bought it off of. Custom Hunqpillar grey, paint looksamazing.. Comes with Dura-Ace Headset that I recently repacked, has thousands of miles left.. Bike itself has seen Light miles, bike needs a home where it will get thrashed a bit,haha. Only scuffs I can see are a small one on the decal and anotherat the derailuer clamp but that one will obviously be covered up, nochainsuck or other nicks and scratches. Looking to get close to what Ipaid for it-$1,400 with the Paul Touring brakes included. I will pay for shipping. Here is a link to myFlikr page with some pics of it buit up. If you want more just let me know. Thanks all. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] ISO 59cm Bleriot FFHS
So my wife who is tall (and pretty) wants a pretty bike and says the MB2 is too mannish to be cruising around the hip(?) streets of Brooklyn. She of course likes 650b since it is suddenly cool so I tried to sell her on a Sam but she liked the looks of the Bleriot so thought I would cast a net out there to see if anyone has a Frame/Fork/ Headset they wanted to part with. I will be doing the build since she likes IGH hubs for around town riding. Any condition really is fine as long as there are no dents/accident damage. I can do re-sprays in my yard with some yummy toxic paint if needs be. I know this is a long shot but if you never ask you never know. Thanks all. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII
So I have been riding the bombadil more this week and it is an awesome ride but it still just feels a bit tight on the top tube. I have short legs and a long torso so it is hard for me to find a bike with good lenght on the top tube without having zero standover. I was looking at the VO site though and I never even thought to look at their bikes since I usually just get parts from them. The Polyvalent MKII looks like the business with a nice long top tube and reasonable standover, bosses for lights, short horizontal drops, and a nice fork rake. I do hate that it is not lugged, which I dont know if I can get over or not. I would really love to go up to the 56cm Bombadil but since they are as rare as hens teeth it looks like I will have to shell out the 3k to get one which would be a year of saving at least. In the mean time the Polyvalent looks like a reasonable alternative as a stop gap. I was just wondering if anyone has owned or knows someone who has owned a Polyvalent who would know if it is a nice Rivish ride for a bigger (see fatter) guy. Thanks All. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Mini ride report
Ok, so finally got out for a ride last night and towards the end some guys came by on thier color matched fixies and commented that my bike was lit up like a xmas tree which did make me laugh since they were the ones riding around at 11pm with no lights and no reflectors, so who should be laughing at who? It made me think though since I do just have the two lights, Minewt 250 in the front and SOMA bullet in the back which is not excessive really. Then I remembered I had a little Grant moment with the old 3M tape and had stuck it everywhere, my helmet, pedals, on my lights, cranks, you name it. So Huzzah for Grant because the tape definitely had its intended effect of being noticed, albeit by a bunch of morons, haha. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 52cm Waterford Bombadil for sale-custom 1 top tube model
So it has come to this. My wife has worn me down and has a last in first out policy so the Bombadil I acquired a few months ago has to find a new home. Truth be told it does not get enough riding to justify such a beautiful bike and it is time to get my daughter a bedroom set and pay school tuition again. Frameset is a 52cm Wateford with 1 top tube, made in 2011 custom with the one top tube for Jimmy (Hobie) who I bought it off of. Custom Hunqpillar grey, paint looks amazing.. Comes with Dura-Ace Headset with thousands of miles on it. Light miles, bike needs a home where it will get thrashed a bit, haha. Only scuffs I can see are a small one on the decal and another at the derailuer clamp but that one will obviously be covered up, no chainsuck or other nicks and scratches. Looking to get close to what I paid for it-$1,500, I will pay for shipping. Here is a link to my Flikr page with some pics of it buit up. If you want more just let me know. Thanks all. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] ISO-56cm Sam Hillborne
I know, another annoying ISO post but I have a few friends who are not entirely computer literate and this is a posting for one of them. Looking for Taiwan 56cm Sam frameset, paint color, paint condition and number of top tubes not important. Since I do the bike building I will be buying this on thier behalf. Canti-Sam is great but again as long as it is not dented/damaged in any way we will be happy. Thanks yall. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 52cm Bombadil Trade
So some offers here but nothing concrete. Again a Waterford bulit 52cm Bombadil with custom Hunaqpillaresque (ha!) paint. I am looking for a 59cm Bleriot or 52cm Sam Hillborne, maybe a rough 58cm AHH 650b? to trade plus cash. If no trades come up I might have to wind up selling it or taking on OT at work to keep my wife off my back, argh! Thanks All. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/7705154952/in/photostream -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Who wants to trade for a (Newish) Bombadil?
So my plans to move upstate have fizzled and I am stuck in brooklyn for yet another year with a too small apartment and too many bikes. I have a new (2011) Beautiful single top tube Waterford built 52cm Bombadil that doesnt get ridden enough for my wife to stop houding me about it. So was wondering if anyone had an older 52cm (Taiwan?) Sam or appropriate sized Bleriot or another 650b Rivendell frame for someone with an 85pbh they wanted to trade plus cash to quiet down my wife's rumblings for a while. Looking for something with no dents but paint issure are irrelevant, or maybe preferred so I can bring myself to lock it up outside of places. I know this is a longshot but thought that maybe someone who was looking for an upgrade without spending the extra on a whole new bike might be out there. Here is a link to some pics in the old backyard. Thanks everyone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/7705154952/in/photostream -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Touring Canti pair or Neo-retro /Touring Canti combo (Silver)
On a non crapple device there is. Click options, reply to author. I have the S3. On Aug 1, 2:36 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Not on mobile devices or iPads. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Slightly OT
So I am not sure who watches trailers or whatnot but it isnt every decade they come out with a movie centered around cycling, even if it is messenger cycling. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1547234/ I work where they filmed this in NYC and even though CF isnt my thing some of those bikes were incredible to look at, like they could be shot into outerspace. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Are you a Giant??
Then RBHQ has your bike. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-0018.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Platrack/Slickersack and Mini Front Rack for Sale
Ok, again dont wanna start some front load bias thing here but weight up front just did not agree with me. For sale is my whole Platrack setup, prices are shipping included, paypal please. Slickersack-in like-brand new condition, taken for 3- 5 mile rides in dry conditions to see if it worked for me. All bolts/spacers included to mount it up. Includes jazzy Dora the explorer felt liner but I can rip it out, its just tacked in the corners with some dots of glue, but did quiet down the rattling on the coroplast liner. Not pictured is the shoulder strap but that is included too. $100 Shipped. Platrack-new condition but had to trim the stays a cm or two to fit 650b fork. Will fit any 650b or 26 bike but will need new stays for 700c forks I would think. $90 shipped Nitto Mini-front rack, again used for 15 miles, in like new condition. I have a set of rubber clamps I will include that are not pictured. $85 Shipped. Here is a link to my Flikr page with stuff for sale, let me know offline if you have any questions. Thanks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Grant on Brian Lehrer
Good discussion, comments on the bottom of the page prove what an asshole place NYC is to live http://www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/2012/jul/23/bicycling-101/?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7Dutm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bbl%7D+%28%24%7BBrian+Lehrer%7D%29 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Question about Riv Custom on Ebay
So a friend of mine (seriously, not me!) wants to know if this custom on ebay will take a 650b/hetre conversion. I am not too familiar with these older Rivs so thought I would ask if anyone here has done this kind of thing. I would think the Dia-compe Mod 750s would get you the reach but again, will the bb drop be too much and will it even fit the Hetres or is this guy dreaming? He really wants a 650b/Hetre bike but wants something more roady than the AHH/SH since he is only 135lbs. Just spitballing here, thanks all. Link to bike on the Bay http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-Rivendell-Road-custom-57-cm-/120947913999?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item1c290eb50f -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Slightly OT-Hilarious Ritchey CL Posting
Shame Bikesnob is off this week because this one is a gem... http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/3104733725.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Come On!
Someone is selling the new poster on ebay if anyone just cannot wait to see it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-Poster-/12095817?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item1c28d9c979 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Summer Camp Fundraiser Continues
Ok, so selling more stuff to pay for overpriced summer camp, all prices are shipped. Marks Rack-not complete, missing 2 draw bolts, struts have been cut to fit a 650b bike, it does have clamps and both diving boards though $40 Carradice Zipped Roll-New condition, I mounted it to see if it would work on sprung saddle, didnt like the way it hung though it did work. $50 Nigel Smythe old style lil'loafer-Tweed, perfect condition. $65 Paul Tall and Handsome Seat Post, brand new, never mounted at all, will ship in original box-$100 Aluminum Albatross Bars, some scratches under grip area, nothing major that isnt covered when grips are on. $60 Nitto Technomic Standard--some insertion marks, 100mm, $30 Marks Rack-Brand New. $110 Took it out of the bag and undid struts but not mounted, everything is included with this one I am open to reasonable offers if any of these prices seem to high but I think they are pretty fair. Link to pics of items http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ Please reply off list. Thanks everyone, I appreciate it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 56cm AHH FFHS Still For Sale
Ok, one last shot before it goes to fleabay, which I hate to do really but I have to pay over 2k for my daughter's summer camp so will be looking to sell this and a myriad of new stuff I have laying around too. My 56cm 650b AHH Frame, Fork, Headset and Brakes is up for sale, color is School Bus Yellow but it looks more to me like Creamsicle Orange. Frame obviously has room for Hetres and 52mm VO Zeppelins Serial number for those that keept track of those things is SA 226. It has all the rack fittings of the new Hilsens on the midfork and mid seat stay, one eyelet on the front fork, two on the back dropout. Has a kickstandplate, and cast in ridges on bottom bracket. A really top shelf example of a bike that is used but not abused or ridden hard. No damage, usual paint loss on eyelets, small scuff on seattube decal, overall in excellent shape, just begging to be ridden way more than I have been. Will include dia compe centerpulls and kookstop pads if buyer wants them. Bike really is beautiful and I have already gotten compliments on the few rides I have squeezed in. Looking for $1050 shipped to lower 48, paypal only. Link to Flikr page, I can take more pics if buyer wants. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] New (to me) Berthoud Rack
Just cruising around ebay doing some window shopping, came across this http://www.ebay.com/itm/GILLES-BERTHOUD-Rack-Mount-Saddlebag-GB604-Rivendell-Touring-Brevet-Bag-/160821528977?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item2571b5c991 This is a new one to me, looks like alot of stress on the seatpost to me if bag was really loaded but maybe I am wrong. I am sure this is not new but just the first time I have seen this type of setup. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/qYRR2jjgMG4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 56cm AHH/Hiluki still for sale
So a few lookers but nothing concrete, my 56cm AHH is still for sale here. It is technically a Hiluki, Serial number SA 226. It has all the rack fittings of the new Hilsens on the midfork and mid seat stay, one eyelet on the front fork, two on the back dropout. Has a kickstand plate, and cast in ridges on bottom bracket. A really top shelf example of a bike that is used but not abused or ridden hard. Again color is School bus Yellow but looks more like creamsicle to me. Will include dia compe centerpulls and kookstop pads. Bike has no damage, dents dings etc. I paid $1100 shipped two months ago and haven't added any damage or real use and even framesavered the frame and repacked the headset so really don't want to take a big loss here. Looking for $1050 shipped in super secure box to lower 48. Here is a link to my Flikr page, thanks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 56cm Homer Hilsen for Sale-Orange
Ok, here we go again. I recently worked out a deal to pick up an Atlantis so per my wonderful wife the Homer has to go. I recently picked it up from Chris Jonhson and it is in great condtion. Color is techincally school bus yellow but it is more like creamsicle orange in real life. Looking to sell Frame, Fork and Headset for what I paid, $1100 shipped. No dents, dings or chainsuck, has VO leather chainstay protector I just installed but can be removed easily enough with a hair dryer. Bike has one small scuff in seat tube decal but it doesnt show up in pictures and is very small but thought I should mention it, the rest of the paint is outstanding. I will include the dia-compe center pull brakes but I am keeping the kool stop pads for myself since they are pretty much brand new. I am also looking to sell the wheelset here. 650b Wheels, front is a Rich built synergy with deore hub, rear is Alfine 8 Speed internal with synergy wheel, handbuilt for me at Harris Cyclery. I paid over $800 with the hetres for this setup so was looking to get around $450. Wheels have less than 300 miles on them, hub shifts super smooth, no grinding or anything like that, will include brand new shifter/small parts setup and 57mm VO fenders to buyer. Here are some recent pics of the bike, email me with any questions/concerns. Thanks everyone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] ISO 58 or 61 Atlantis
So not sure if my deal to pick up a 56cm Bombadil is gonna happen so throwing out the line to see if anyone wants to move a 58 or 61 Atlantis since it seems they are a bit more available than the Bomba. Condition not terribly important as long as no dents or dings, also open to trades for my 650b 56cm Hilsen. Of course if anyone else has a 56cm Bomba they want to sell I would be open for that too so I could reuse my 650b wheels. For everyones sake this will be the last time I do a post like this for a while before I bite the bullet and buy a new one. Thanks everyone. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Just got back from a 10 mile ride...
And boy are my arms tired. Out for a late night ride so rode over to the shore path but by the time I got back my arms were killing me. I have been juggling a few different bikes lately but my latest setup is a 56cm Homer (650b-Hetres) with a 10cm technomic and Albatross bars, about 1 inch above the saddle. I rode MTBs for most of my youth then fixies for a while with bullhorn bars so not sure if it is an issue of the bars being too close or not. I finally did a proper measurement and have a 85pbh and am 5'11 with a longish torso. I was looking at a Bombadil so I could stay with 650b and to possibly to try and strech me out a bit but was thinking that the 52 would be basically the same as what I have now but the 56 might be a bit tight with standover. Was told by Rivendell that I could go either way but I ride in NYC so I do need to straddle the top tube every now and then at the longer traffic lights. I cant see doing any actual MTBing outside of fire trails so not so concerned about bail outs over the top tube. I am throwing myself to the knowledge of the group here yet again to see if anyone has some wise words. Thank you all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] RBT on the Bay
So just saw this RBT on the Bay in what would be my size for that frame. Paint looks really amatuer unfortunately, wondering if that is 32c tires with fenders or without, anyway to squeeze 35s in there with no fenders? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-RB-T-59-cm-Frame-Fork-Refinished-Touring-Randonneur-Rivendell-/300711628382?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item4603cf4e5e Thanks to anyone who has owned one and can offer words of wisdom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] ISO 52cm Bomadil
Ok, I thought I would go out on a limb here and make a dedicated posting to see if anyone has a 52cm Bombadil they were thinking of selling. I know this is a long shot but cant justify getting one at full price at least until late June when the camping adventures begin with my daughter and thought I would throw out a line seeing if anyone had one they were looking to sell. I know I have been told it is a real long shot so not expecting any miracles here, haha. I was looking for the old parallel tt style model but I am open to other options. Thanks and safe riding. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Marks Rack Rear Mounted Question
Question on mounting new Marks Rack in the rear. I see some pics have the diving board and the two sets of struts mounted while some just have the support struts and no diving board when mounting in the rear. I am just putting on a small trunksack so it doesnt need to be super strong since I have the platrack setup on the front and all for lugging. I would mount the platrack in the rear but with the trail a bike I wouldnt be able to use it when I lug my kid around too. Thanks for any and all advice. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Questions on Carradice Barley
Thinking of getting a Carradice Barley saddlebag but wanted to ask if anyone here is running one currently and how they like it. Also do you need a bag support with this thing like the now discontinued Hupe, and will it work with a sprung Brooks like the B72? Thanks to any help anyone can offer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Platrack Slickersack Marks Rack Combo for sale
Ok, trying yet another setup on my bike and wanted to see if there was any interest in my old yet only used 2 times setup. I want to sell the Marks rack, slickersack and platrack as a group. Slickersack is in brand new condition, only used twice, Marks rack and platrack nuts have some marks on them from install but nothing structural, I am just a bit of a perfectionist so thought it was worth a mention. This was on my 650b Hilsen so I assume it would fit any 650b bike as it is cut now. I am not smart enough to tell if it would fit a 700c or 26 fork as it is configured but I imagine it would fit a 26 or 650B for sure. I will include a Elite Ciussi gel bottle holder in yellow if buyer wants it, it was shipped to me on accident in yellow so they sent a replacement and told me to keep this one but I think I will keep the Johns Irish strap. I will include all the hardware the Marks Rack came with but no guarantee I have every last strap and screw since I I will be digging them out of my bike box but should have just about everything. I for sure have everything to hook it up to a bike with eyelets like the Hilsen, Bomba, Atlantis, etc since it just came off of my Hilsen. Looking for $250 for the whole setup but open to reasonable offers. CONUS, paypal only please. Link to Flikr page with pics , email me if you need pics of anything in particular. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Nitto Lugged Seatpost, Nitto Periscopa and More For Sale
For sale Nitto Lugged Seatpost, the one with alot of setback, I bought it but never mounted it so it is in New condidtion, i have the original box that I will ship it in. Looking for $150.00. Nitto Periscopa also for sale, this is the super long one, 8 inches from top to min insertion, used but polished up and looks real nice, $30 shipped. VO elkhide bar wrap in Macchiato, bought thinkin my wife would want it but she said she hated it on my bike so its gotta go, never used obvioulsy, $25 shipped. And finally a set of Jagwire hyper brake cables in ice grey metallic. I know this is the oddball of the group but I have had them a while and dont see needing new cabling for a while so wanted to see if anyone wanted a go, was thinking $15.00 shipped. All prices are shipped CONUS, paypal please. I think these prices are pretty fair but feel free to email me if you want to make an offer. Here is a link to the pics, again email if you need more http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/?saved=1 Oh, I also have a set of Michelin Pilot sport with protek 32x700c and a bunch of 700c tubes if anyone in NYC area wants to come pick them up for 40 bucks, mounted but never ridden, folding bead. Thanks everyone. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Feeler Sale of my Hillborne
Not sure if I am gonna sell this or not but wanted to put out a feeler to see if anyone is interested. As mentioned earlier I am not getting any lighter and wanted to haul myself and some stuff around this summer so was looking to get a bike that is a bit more stout. Mine is a 54cm Hillborne with custom paint, kinda like a silver green metallic. Frameset w/headset for sale only but will include 113mm BB if someone wants it. Frame has only one small paint chip, I have twined and wrapped chainstay and made sure to use electrical tape behind it, it comes off easily enough if you dont like it. As mentioned earlier this is actually one of the Hiluki's out there with a serial No. SA 0193. Pictures show you can run Hetres and fenders on this no problem. I really would hate to lose it but after paying off tax man my wife will not let me get a new bike until I sell one. I paid $1250 shipped but could let it go for $1150 shipped if that seems failr. If anyone has any questions let me know. Thanks for bearing with my complete indicisiveness. Link to Flikr page with pics. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/sets/72157629272888155/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Corrected-Feeler sale of my Hilsen (too tired today)
Not sure if I am gonna sell this or not but wanted to put out a feeler to see if anyone is interested. As mentioned earlier I am not getting any lighter and wanted to haul myself and some stuff around this summer so was looking to get a bike that is a bit more stout. Mine is a 54cm Hilsen with custom paint, kinda like a silver green metallic. Frameset w/headset for sale only but will include 113mm BB if someone wants it. Frame has only one small paint chip, I have twined and wrapped chainstay and made sure to use electrical tape behind it, it comes off easily enough if you dont like it. As mentioned earlier this is actually one of the Hiluki's out there with a serial No. SA 0193. Pictures show you can run Hetres and fenders on this no problem. I really would hate to lose it but after paying off tax man my wife will not let me get a new bike until I sell one. I paid $1250 shipped but could let it go for $1150 shipped if that seems failr. If anyone has any questions let me know. Thanks for bearing with my complete indicisiveness. Link to Flikr page with pics. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/sets/72157629272888155/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] XS Saddle Sack for Sale-Olive Green--Like New
Ok, just bought this about a month ago but recently acquired a Nitto Lugged seatpost so between the seatpost and the sprung saddle this just doesnt work anymore. I hate to see it go and have only used it a handful of times so it is in like new condition. Was looking for $55 shipped, paypal preferred. Link to my flikr account http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/?saved=1 Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Anyone want to trade Atlantis for Hilsen?
Ok, I know I am beating a dead horse here but just wanted to see if anyone has a 56cm Atlantis frameset they would like to trade for my 54cm Hilsen frameset. I am not losing any weight and at 250 dont have much room for additional baggage when you factor in my big ass. Hilsen has custom paint and no damage so looking for a Atlantis of equivalent quality. My Hilsen is acually Saluki 0193 according to the bottom bracket stamp in so much as it has a bit more clearance for Hetres and fenders than some other smaller Hilsens I have seen. Not gonna do a whole diatribe here but if anyone out there is looking for a go fastish bike or a bike that I have gotten so many compliments on I am debating why I am offering to trade it let me know. Oh, link to my Flikr page, http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] That Ebay Thing
Not riding related but def rivendell related. I usually troll craigslist, ebay, etc. for any deals out there and have noticed a trend that while the bikes on ebay seem to be reasonable the accessories usually go for far more than I would expect to pay. Take for example this hat for sale http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-Cycling-Cap-brand-new-/260983293520?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item3cc3d10650 it is currently selling $27 with shipping, you can get the same hat for $16.00 on the rivbike site. Even if that is the only thing you get and you pay the shipping its only $24.00, a 3 dollar savings and the ebay auction isnt even over yet. I doubt rivendell has any problem moving bikes because they are amazing and known nationwide for thier bikes but having worked in retail the smalls as we knew them can also generate a huge amount of revenue and let some people who cant afford the bikes at least get some rivendellian swag. I have rarely if ever seen an ad for Rivendell accessories and clothing and I am not sure if this is on purpose or due to lack of funds for advertising but it seems like when I see the stuff on ebay and CL it goes for more than new which means people greatly desire it so one has to wonder if it was better advertised could it generate more revenue for rivendell in general. Sorry for the rambloings, just thinking out loud here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Curiosity is Killing Me
So the new Sam has me wondering, is my bike just too small? I had a long convo with Keven on the clock at work today which was doubly nice and he was trying to bang into my head that my 54 Hilsen is just too small for someone with a 84pbh and who comes in at 250lbs. Having had a 58cm Saluki that just felt too big I thought maybe he was off or that I just feel more comfortable on a smaller frame but notice that I am trying to stretch the frame with a long stem and setback seatpost so maybe he is on to something. I hate to be that guy that jumps from bike to bike but I would love to find one that was just right and I am not sure I am there yet. I love the 650b wheels with the Hetres and would hate to lose that by going up to the 56 Sam or 58 Atlantis or 54 Hunqapillar, although those are all awesome bikes. My question is if I was to shift my Hilsen frame for the 52 Sam is this just a lateral move or would there be a significant difference that I would feel? If anyone has a 56 Hilsen for a straight trade or has any other creative ideas I would be open to hear them. I really do love the unique color of the Hilsen I got from Joe and that it is actually one of the older Salukis (SA 0193) that was badged a Hilsen which also makes it somewhat unique so I would hate to give it up for something that was just a lateral move. Thanks to anyone who can help me with my ramblings here. Oh, link to my latest ride photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] New Sam Hillborne Color Pre-Sale
Poking around Riv site and saw they have the new colored Sams for pre- sale for an incredible deal at $1050.00! Damn wish it wasnt time to pay for my kid's summer camp or I would snap that up right now. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-hillborne-blue.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?
Could not believe how succesful Jinx was at doing his swap so I was wondering if anyone out there with a 52cm Bombadil would ever consider a swap for a 54 Hilsen. They have about the same standover but the Hilsen has a shorter top tube but the real issue is my wife is stating that my Rivendell must become a bike built for two with my daughter sharing the bike since it was so expensive. With me being about 240 and my daughter at 35lbs I feel we are going to max out the weight on the Hilsen pretty fast and was looking to haul picnics and other stuff with us. I was thinking the Bombadil would be a good fit to bring over my 650b stuff without spending too much extra. I was looking for one of the older Bomba's, not too much of a fan of the new style of diagatube. I really love the color of my hilsen and I am sure Joe will balk at me since I just picked this up from him a couple of months ago but just throwing out a feeler here, anyone with any interesting offers I am always open to talk. Here is a link to my pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay
Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645067524?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item2c6354df04 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Sackville Grid-Grey Mudflaps for sale, Brand New
Bought these off a lister but getting a green slickersack and I am a self confessed bag matcher and cant run two styles on one bike, I know I know, sad stuff. Will sell for what I paid, 18 bucks shipped for the pair, brand new. Thanks. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Campagnolo Crankset and Bottom Bracket for sale
Not exactly riv-related but i have a beatiful campagnolo NR strada crankset, 172.5 complete with the ever so overpriced dust caps for sale. comes with 52 and 42 rings along with a bonus 44 ring. Chainrings still have lots of life left in them and look nice. Not in NOS condition but looks good. I also have the matching Campy BB for sale with it, english thread no rusting or pitting, bearings look good. Looking for $90 bucks for the cranks and $40 for the bb - shippped, although I am open to offers. Here is a link to my flikr page with pics of the items and pics of them mounted on my old saluki. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Sackville BarSack/F-15 Rack and Trunksack For Sale-Grid Grey
Have a tentative agreement to buy a Slickersack and Platrack so need to make space or my wife will really just kill me, haha. So have my Gridgrey barsack with F-15 rack for sale for $160 and the small grid- grey Trunksack for sale for 55 bucks. Prices include shipping to all 48 states. Here is a link to my Flikr account showing bags mounted to my bike http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ . Bags have very little usage, have never gotten wet and still look new. Thanks. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] ISO Grid Grey Slickersack and Platrack
Just throwing it out there to see if there are any takers but i was looking to get a slickersack and platrack to commute with my laptop. I currently have a grid grey barsack with F-15 rack and trunsack small, both in grid grey I could trade if there are any takers. I know this is a longshot but missed the rush during the sale and now feel like if I dont jump on this fast I might be out in the cold. Thanks guys and gals. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 57cm Raleigh International, Brooks Grips and Extras for sale
Grips have been sold. Thanks On Jan 23, 11:57 am, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So my wife has finally worn me down and convinced me to sell one of my many projects to fund a new purchase. For grabs is a 57cm Raleighinternational, reynolds 531, just repainted locally in Champagne Gold Metallic, period decals from velocals buried in the clear coat. Chrome looks good, not perfect though but no pitting or rusting or anything like that. Bike has one small nick where too long crankbolt nipped it before I realized what was wrong. Standard english BB. Measurements- seat tube 57cm c-c, top tube 56cm c-c. Rear triangle was spread locally (at a reputable bike shop, not by me) to 132.5 to acomodate modern wheels. Dropouts were re-aligned with the appropriate park tool. Bike will take 38mm ties with no fenders and 28s with 43mm honjos. Will include the honjos and the long reach gran compe brakes in the sale. Bike was setup for 700c with those brakes and worked great. Repaint was $250 and that is what I am looking to sell for since I know that I will never get back what I put into it. Bike rides really nice but max weight on it should be no more than about 200lbs so with my fat ass will never work for he sport tourer I was looking to build. I have the matching campagnolo BB and 172.5 mm Strada crankset (52 45 rings) along with the campagnolo pedals that came with bicycle before I restored it that I can include at a negotiable price. All have been cleaned, pedals and headset repacked with fresh park grease. Can also sell those seperaratly if the buyer of the frame doesnt want them. Again looking for $250 plus 50 for shipping, if your cost is less I will refund but I will eat anything over 50, you can also come pick it up locally. Also have brooks grips for sale, honey, removed 2 rings to make them a bit smaller, already treated with proofide. These will NOT take bar ends, something I wish I knew when I bought them, haha, was thinking 40 bucks shipped. Link to flikr page with pics of all the itemshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/?saved=1 , and link to ebay page where I had the whole bike for sale so you can see it built up http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230670744012ssPag... . Email me with any questions/reasonable offers, These parts sit in my living room so I get to hear the complaints all the time and need to move them. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 57cm Raleigh International, Brooks Grips and Extras for sale
Sorry, forgot to add its a 1971 International with the awesome rapid taper chain stays that have no identations or dimpling in them. On Jan 23, 11:57 am, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So my wife has finally worn me down and convinced me to sell one of my many projects to fund a new purchase. For grabs is a 57cm Raleighinternational, reynolds 531, just repainted locally in Champagne Gold Metallic, period decals from velocals buried in the clear coat. Chrome looks good, not perfect though but no pitting or rusting or anything like that. Bike has one small nick where too long crankbolt nipped it before I realized what was wrong. Standard english BB. Measurements- seat tube 57cm c-c, top tube 56cm c-c. Rear triangle was spread locally (at a reputable bike shop, not by me) to 132.5 to acomodate modern wheels. Dropouts were re-aligned with the appropriate park tool. Bike will take 38mm ties with no fenders and 28s with 43mm honjos. Will include the honjos and the long reach gran compe brakes in the sale. Bike was setup for 700c with those brakes and worked great. Repaint was $250 and that is what I am looking to sell for since I know that I will never get back what I put into it. Bike rides really nice but max weight on it should be no more than about 200lbs so with my fat ass will never work for he sport tourer I was looking to build. I have the matching campagnolo BB and 172.5 mm Strada crankset (52 45 rings) along with the campagnolo pedals that came with bicycle before I restored it that I can include at a negotiable price. All have been cleaned, pedals and headset repacked with fresh park grease. Can also sell those seperaratly if the buyer of the frame doesnt want them. Again looking for $250 plus 50 for shipping, if your cost is less I will refund but I will eat anything over 50, you can also come pick it up locally. Also have brooks grips for sale, honey, removed 2 rings to make them a bit smaller, already treated with proofide. These will NOT take bar ends, something I wish I knew when I bought them, haha, was thinking 40 bucks shipped. Link to flikr page with pics of all the itemshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/?saved=1 , and link to ebay page where I had the whole bike for sale so you can see it built up http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230670744012ssPag... . Email me with any questions/reasonable offers, These parts sit in my living room so I get to hear the complaints all the time and need to move them. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 57cm Raleigh International, Brooks Grips and Extras for sale
So my wife has finally worn me down and convinced me to sell one of my many projects to fund a new purchase. For grabs is a 57cm Raleigh international, reynolds 531, just repainted locally in Champagne Gold Metallic, period decals from velocals buried in the clear coat. Chrome looks good, not perfect though but no pitting or rusting or anything like that. Bike has one small nick where too long crankbolt nipped it before I realized what was wrong. Standard english BB. Measurements- seat tube 57cm c-c, top tube 56cm c-c. Rear triangle was spread locally (at a reputable bike shop, not by me) to 132.5 to acomodate modern wheels. Dropouts were re-aligned with the appropriate park tool. Bike will take 38mm ties with no fenders and 28s with 43mm honjos. Will include the honjos and the long reach gran compe brakes in the sale. Bike was setup for 700c with those brakes and worked great. Repaint was $250 and that is what I am looking to sell for since I know that I will never get back what I put into it. Bike rides really nice but max weight on it should be no more than about 200lbs so with my fat ass will never work for he sport tourer I was looking to build. I have the matching campagnolo BB and 172.5 mm Strada crankset (52 45 rings) along with the campagnolo pedals that came with bicycle before I restored it that I can include at a negotiable price. All have been cleaned, pedals and headset repacked with fresh park grease. Can also sell those seperaratly if the buyer of the frame doesnt want them. Again looking for $250 plus 50 for shipping, if your cost is less I will refund but I will eat anything over 50, you can also come pick it up locally. Also have brooks grips for sale, honey, removed 2 rings to make them a bit smaller, already treated with proofide. These will NOT take bar ends, something I wish I knew when I bought them, haha, was thinking 40 bucks shipped. Link to flikr page with pics of all the items http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/?saved=1 , and link to ebay page where I had the whole bike for sale so you can see it built up http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230670744012ssPageName=ADME:L:EOISFP:US:1123 . Email me with any questions/reasonable offers, These parts sit in my living room so I get to hear the complaints all the time and need to move them. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 58cm Saluki for Sale, needs good home, just too big for me.
Had this up for trade but now have a tentative deal worked out to get a smaller AHH so this beauty needs to go. Again it is a 58cm Saluki in Pea Sage Green. Has one tiny ding in downtube and some paint loss behind BB but I touched it up pretty well. Sale includes frame fork and headset. The BB is brand new but it is 113 since I run IGH hubs, if you want it though I will include it for nothing. Besides for the minor techincal issues bike is in great shape with really no other scrapes or paint loss to speak of, never crashed or dropped. Chainstay has a cool shellaced twine finish with tape under it to keep it water proof but if you dont want it I can get rid of it no problem, paint under it is perfect. One of the last of the Toyo built Salukis, it really is a beautiful bike but just too big for me. Here is the link to flikr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ if you need more pics just let me know. I also have a campy NR strada crankset and bb if the seller wants to have a more vintage flair i can include at a very low price. Paid $1,200 shipped a few months ago looking to get $1000 shipped this time around because I am being honest with the small cosmetic details. Thanks for looking. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] New Interactive Cycling Map for NY State Available
Hey all my fellow NYers there is now an interactive map https://www.dot.ny.gov/bicycle/maps?tab=map of NY State Bike lanes, stops, lockers, bike shops and the like, really cool stuff. hope to see my fellow Riv riders out there. Peace. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 58cm Saluki for Sale, Nice Condidtion, Can Include Extras
Had this up for trade but now have a tentative deal worked out to get a smaller AHH so this beauty needs to go. Again it is a 58cm Saluki in Pea Sage Green. Has one tiny ding in downtube and some paint loss behind BB but I touched it up pretty well. Sale includes frame fork and headset. The BB is brand new but it is 113 since I run IGH hubs, if you want it though I will include it for nothing. Besides for the minor techincal issues bike is in great shape with really no other scrapes or paint loss to speak of, never crashed or dropped. Chainstay has a cool shellaced twine finish with tape under it to keep it water proof but if you dont want it I can get rid of it no problem, paint under it is perfect. One of the last of the Toyo built Salukis, it really is a beautiful bike but just too big for me. Here is the link to flikr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ if you need more pics just let me know. I also have a campy NR strada crankset and bb if the seller wants to have a more vintage flair i can include at a very low price. Paid $1,200 shipped a few months ago looking to get $1000 shipped this time around because I am being honest with the small cosmetic details. Thanks for looking. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Anyone looking to trade a 56cm Hillborne or Saluki for a 58cm Saluki
After a few hundred miles I have determined that my saluki is just a hair too big. I have a freakish body at 5'11 with a 82cm PBH, and yes I have measured it 10 times. I wear 31 inseam pants. The 58cm saluki just gives me no standover room whatsoever even though it is really comfortable I am looking to do a bit more on and off road adventures and need some kind of buffer for the old crotchal area. Bike is in nice shape but unlike the guy that sold it to me I will give full disclosure, it has a small ding in the downtube and some paint loss behind the bb lug that i touched up as well as i could, with the crankset on you cant see it and the ding is pretty much invisible but if you feel the tube it is there. Again looking for a 56cm Hilsen or Saluki, if they are in better shape than mine i can give you money to compensate for the difference. If someone has a frame to sell rather than to trade i would be open for that as well. Here is a link to my flikr page when I first buit up the bike. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ Shoot me any offers or anything, I am pretty flexible. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/phlYBPfbMLgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A well traveled topic: 650b or 700c Hilsen?
Well just my two cents with the center pull saluki but I can run big 26 tires in the rough stuff by moving the brake pads diam compes down to the end of the slot, looks a bit funny since I have a 58cm but since the tires are so huge it compensates. I can also run 700c 28s too but it takes a quick brake change to the mid reach grand compe brakes but it only takes about 25 minutes. Since the 650b Hilsen and Saluki are basically the same I would say the 650 Hilsen is a versatile beast. On Nov 24, 11:33 pm, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: I have two 650B's – a Saluki and a ProtoBleriot set up as a singlespeed. I do like having a dynohub wheel that can go back and forth between the two. But I must say that don't like the persistent tire limitations. There are only so many 650B tires. I had a heck of time finding a skinnyish (meaning 36 or less) knobbyish tire for winter use – try looking for a 650B that fits this bill. Not too many. But look for a 700? lots. Even look for a 27. Lots. Don't get me wrong; as a shorter person, I am in love with with my Saluki and Proto. But my next bike(s) will have common wheel sizes for the petrapocalypse. yours, liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Ride Report On New Saluki
Reading about Seattle in November inspired me to upload pics of my first 50 miles on the Saluki at the Brooklyn Waterfront under the Verrazzano Bridge. I mean 60 Degrees in NY in November is just amazing. Got two compliments from some gents in thier 70s on bikes that looked like they got them when they were in high school, but hey it was inspiring to think I could still be riding 40 years from now on the Saluki! Link to some pics I snapped when I stopped for a mentos break. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/?saved=1 Bike rides just amazing and is so comfortable compared to anything else I have owned. Seriously thinking about selling my MB2 to put a down payment on an Atlantis so I can have something to go offroad upstate... but have to wait until the spring or my wife would seriously kill me in my sleep, hahaha! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] First Ride on New Saluki
So went out for the first ride on the new saluki in rapidly approaching winter NY. This being my first ride in almost 5 months due to health issues(long story short I had dizziness and veritigo, turned out to be migraines, not MS or a Brain Tumor, thank god) I did about 10 miles and it felt awesome. Now when I stopped riding I was 225 and tipped the scales at 250 today so there was some spring in the ride going over some big bumps but boy was it smooth and fast. My first time using bar end shifters was really positive, i had so many places to put my hands thanks to the smooth VO Elk Hide bar wrap that got alot of looks. You know I used to ride a neon yellow olmo and got compliments but today I actually got deference, like people thought twice before trying to run me over, which in Brooklyn is really all you can hope for. Here is a link http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/?saved=1 to the pics, yes I know the handlebars are high, I am still trying to get everything dialed in, front end was a little loose feeling, not sure if it was because I had so much extension on the bars or I need to tighten the headset a little. Anyway I have been a lurker here for a while but since my wife and family could care less about bikes thought I would post somewhere where people do. So i guess now it is time to start saving for that Atlantis, I mean everyone needs two Rivs right? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Have you polished scratched Nitto?
I have done this in the past, use a gray scrubby pad by 3M then 3M metal and chrome polish. Just keep polishing back and forth using them both until the scratches disappear, works great. And no I dont work for 3M but have done painting and polishing for years and they make great stuff. Peter On Nov 10, 6:45 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: excellent. thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Dent in Seat Stay of Saluki
So I recently acquired a used 58cm Saluki off the List here. I thought that it would be a good choice because I love the classic look of the Homer but at $1200 shipped I would be able to save almost 1k. Seller insisted bike was perfect but when it came it had a ding in the downtube and a small dent in the chainstay by the BB shell where it looks like a chain dropped and got caught up in the crankset. Now the ding in the downtube doesnt bother me because it is really small and barelly visible but I know the BB is under alot of flex and just hope that it is gonna be ok to ride this thing long term. I really just need to be talked down before I flip the frame for 1k and lose 200 or ship it back to Cali and have the tube replaced and bike repainted and spend over 500 bucks. Here is a link for the pics I took of the damage, just looking for opinions here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/?saved=1 Just really disappointed that i thought i was getting something I could ride for a long time and now feeling doubtful about its long- term viablilty. Any opinions and thoughts would be welcome. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Dent in Seat Stay of Saluki
Yeah, it seems like it shouldnt be an issue, but just in case my anal retentive nature gets the best of me anyone ever use Assenmacher Bicycles in Ohio for a repaint? They seem almost too cheap at $350 for a two tone job with decals applied On Nov 8, 1:13 pm, Lyle Bogart lylebog...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, Peter, I've put worse dings than that in my Rawland Drakkar fixed gear to no ill effect. Steel's wonderful that way! Enjoy the Saluki :) lyle On 8 November 2011 11:52, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So I recently acquired a used 58cm Saluki off the List here. I thought that it would be a good choice because I love the classic look of the Homer but at $1200 shipped I would be able to save almost 1k. Seller insisted bike was perfect but when it came it had a ding in the downtube and a small dent in the chainstay by the BB shell where it looks like a chain dropped and got caught up in the crankset. Now the ding in the downtube doesnt bother me because it is really small and barelly visible but I know the BB is under alot of flex and just hope that it is gonna be ok to ride this thing long term. I really just need to be talked down before I flip the frame for 1k and lose 200 or ship it back to Cali and have the tube replaced and bike repainted and spend over 500 bucks. Here is a link for the pics I took of the damage, just looking for opinions here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/?saved=1 Just really disappointed that i thought i was getting something I could ride for a long time and now feeling doubtful about its long- term viablilty. Any opinions and thoughts would be welcome. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- lyle f bogart dpt 156 bradford rd wiscasset, me 04578 207.882.6494 206.794.6937- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: So Torn, Cannot Decide
Oh I have called Riv a few times just to pester them with a million questions and never had anyone ask me to buy something or made me feel like I was wasting thier time. They are all really awesome guys. The issue is that in the NYC area it is hard to find anyone who owns a Rivendell to give it a test ride let alone a dealer to get to up close and personal. I know Harris has some models but again that is a bit of a Trek (4 hours in the car) for me from Brooklyn and since I have been blissfully car free since 2004 I would have to bum a ride from somebody which I hate having to do. I just would hate buying something and then deciding its just not for me but realize I have to pull the trigger on something. I wish someone had a 52cm Sam for sale so I could see if it was indeed too small, at 84ish PBH I fall right in that middle ground of alot of riv bikes but have never had the chance to actually ride one to see on what side of the divide I fall. I might just wind up buying the 56cm Sam to see how it fits since it is the cheapest option and sell it this summer to pick up the Atlantis. Losing a couple hundred on the Sam will hurt less than losing over 500 on the Atlantis if I decide to sell. Again if anyone has a 52cm Sam to sell I would pick that up too, doesnt matter what color/brakes/etc. On Oct 6, 12:48 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Joe, I figure you mean internal pressure, not from us. In my 11 years here, I've never heard anyone go even close to that on the phone or in person. In fact, sort of the opposite! Cheers, John @ RBW HQ On Oct 5, 3:26 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: That's good advice, Kelly, but if Peter is anything like me, he'd rather get some outside impressions on a forum before getting into a direct phone call. There's a certain pressure that comes with taking that next step which some of us find a little intimidating. Or maybe it's just me..- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: So Torn, Cannot Decide
All great advice guys, I was leaning towards the Hunq for a while because it doese look beautiful but from the pics the headtube looks really small on the 54 (the one I would fit on) so I was worried it would be flexy in the cockpit area if I had too much stem exposed, even if it is a nitto stem and all. I think the smallest tires I would ride would be 38s for around town and when going offroad upstate NY probably 50s. I know either bike would suit me but it seems like for someone with a PBH of 84ish like me the Hunq would allow me to run the biggest tires available and still have some standover room, if I am reading the geometry chart correctly that is. I can get used to cantis but it will be some adjustment as I am coming from riding European 531 frames. My MB2 is actually my wife's new whip since she is 5'10and loves my IGH in the rear, triple up front set up so I havent gotten alot of practice with the cantis. Anyone with the Hunq who likes to sit upright have advice on how much stem I will need to have to get it to fit right, assuming 72cm saddle height? (sorry if I double posted this, still getting used to how the new groups features work) On Oct 5, 9:18 am, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Peter, Getting a wider tired bike is never overkill! Like others have said do consider the Hunqapillar. Personally, though I have a Bombadil only. ... I would only consider a Hunq because the ability to ride higher bars than the Atlantis, and the extra tube does add stiffness to the front end which adds to the stability. This is an overlooked and subtle thing, but it is noticeable to me in a 60cm. Bombadil vs. my custom 62cm.Reynolds 531ST frame. If color is consideration, you can always get the Hunq frame painted any color you wish. I asked Keven how much for a single color repaint, no fancy pin stripes, just a basic color, he told be about $100 from their painter. That is more than reasonable :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] So Torn, Cannot Decide
So finally have the funds and approval from the wife to go ahead and buy a new riv frameset only really cannot decide which one. I was leaning towards the Hillborne but now looking at the Atlantis I really like the finish and the fact I could go to huge tires if I wanted to one day. I currently live in NYC but am moving back upstate soon so need something I can take on gravel roads and not wipe out. IThe question is, is the Atlantis overkill? I know it is twice the price but that is not really a concern (well it is but I am willing to spend the extra if it means having the best bike out there). I was also looking at the Hunqapillar but it seems to be more of MTB with a short headtube and I really want to get the bars nice and high for my Albatross bars. Also can someone who owns a 58cm Atlantis let me know how it fits? I am 5'11 with a PBH of 85.5, most definitely not a racer at 250lbs. The geometry at Riv is currently down so not sure how the 58 would fit but would really like to stick with 700c wheels since I already have an MB-2 with 26ers. Thanks for any words of wisdom out there on the group. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] New Website Mixup
Looking at the Hillborne page on the new website and am I wrong or shouldnt it read that single tube one are made by wateford and the doubles are made it Taiwan or has there been a switcheroo at Riv? The pictures indicate that the smaller ones are canti syle and the doubles are side pull but again the site says the opposite. Any insights? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Fitting on the Sam Hillborne
Need someone who owns a HIllborne who can tell me what the real standover is on the 56cm. Called Riv and was told that it would be a bit too big for someone with a 84cm pbh but have heard from other people that it should be fine with just a few cm clearance. I ride a 58cm raleigh international right now but wanted to move up to something more sturdy for a bigger guy. I was also thinking of the San Marcos in 54cm but not sure if that can support 240lbs of my fat ass. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
